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Strategic investment · AI

IBM Ventures invests in BQP, bringing total funding to $8M

IBM Ventures made a strategic investment in BQP alongside Venn10 Capital and Monta Vista Capital.

Updated Oct 18, 2026By RoundOS Funding desk

BQP announced the investment on September 2, 2026. It reported $8 million in cumulative funding after the transaction; the amount of the new investment was not disclosed.

The company plans to expand its go-to-market presence beyond aerospace and defense. Its BQPhy simulation tools also target space and energy workflows.

Use of funds

Expand go-to-market presence beyond aerospace and defense

Funding history

Strategic investment · This roundUndisclosed

Sources

  1. BQP Receives Investment From IBM Venturesfinsmes.com · Sep 2, 2026
  2. BQP strategic investmentprnewswire.com · Sep 2, 2026

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